Stormwater

Within the City of Bremerton, the Department of Public Works and Utilities is responsible for stormwater and surface water management. Stormwater management is necessary to protect public health and to preserve the extraordinary natural resources and quality of life of Bremerton.

Stormwater Impact
Stormwater is impacted by the everyday actions of residents and businesses. Rainwater that falls onto hard surfaces flows into storm drains and discharges directly into Puget Sound and our lakes and streams. Along the way, stormwater picks up pollutants such as oil on roadways, bacteria from pet waste, fertilizers from yards, and suds from car washing. We can all make positive changes to reduce contamination of stormwater and protect aquatic and human health.

Stormwater Management Program
The City of Bremerton must follow federal and state stormwater regulations and must maintain a Stormwater Management Program. City of Bremerton stormwater fees support the maintenance and construction of the stormwater collection system, street sweeping, environmental monitoring, and education on effective stormwater practices.

Comments & Feedback
The City highly encourages public comment and participation in the development, implementation, and update of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP). The latest update to the SWMP is posted to this website. In addition, please take a few moments to give us your feedback by submitting an online survey.

About Bremerton

A one hour ferry ride from downtown Seattle, Bremerton is truly a beautiful city. Guests enjoy the Kitsap Conference Center, two hotels, fine dining, coffee shops, cafes and the Port of Bremerton Marina in the downtown Harborside area. We invite you to enjoy a stroll through the Arts District, Bremerton Naval Museum, Boardwalk, Harborside Fountain Park and PSNS Memorial Plaza. Or, walk across the Manette Bridge for more cafes and shopping. A few blocks north of downtown is the beautiful Evergreen Rotary Park. If you love golf, don't miss the city-owned Gold Mountain Golf Course which includes two 18-hole championship courses.